World Cup 2026 Thread

[jeffbear]

So … France looks good, eh? They just obliterated Sweden yesterday and made it look so, so easy. Meanwhile Norway crashed into the 16s and Mexico choked out Ecuador at the Azteca. Honestly, the way the Mexican team is playing I’d call them a favorite to make the Finals if they could play out their schedule at home. They only get one more round on home soil, so I expect their bubble to burst eventually.

The US and England are in the mix today. Should be fun … ish

 

[jeffbear]

Oh, and Koeman is out in the Netherlands. Shocking no one. You’ve got two options as the Dutch national team coach. Either play Dutch football, or do something innovative and different. You do NOT have the option to play like a lower Division English club team trying to survive against a Premiership side in the FA Cup. Good bye Ronald.

 

[Leoghann]

Don't forget, Belgium play Senegal as well. Or maybe do forget about that one.

 

[VinatieriDefinesClutch]

Oh, and Koeman is out in the Netherlands. Shocking no one. You’ve got two options as the Dutch national team coach. Either play Dutch football, or do something innovative and different. You do NOT have the option to play like a lower Division English club team trying to survive against a Premiership side in the FA Cup. Good bye Ronald.

He managed to find someone more insane to start at FB/WB over Maatsen than Lucas Digne, honestly that's impressive. His entire strategy seemed to just be, what if I have all the biggest players possible at all time regardless of talent or being used properly. I don't have an issue with the Dutch playing a back three, I have an issue with using VDV and Dumfries as wingbacks.

 

[jeffbear]

Don't forget, Belgium play Senegal as well. Or maybe do forget about that one.

Two Villa players in the Belgian midfield mean I’m not allowed to forget about it entirely … although I’ll be tempted.

 

[Ed H in Pasadena]

Harry freaking Kane. Missed most of the match between early morning car repair visit and class but did see enough to know that Congolese keeper must've been an acrobatic stuntman in a previous life. But Harry was not to be denied.
Next stop? Azteca. Amazing

 

[Ed H in Pasadena]

Btw, one of the joys of watching the French is getting to hear Thierry Henry find different ways to wax poetic about Michael Olise. "Split vision"? As if we football enthusiasts didn't already have enough reason to love Thierry, and love the way Olise plays the game.